Burning bright Book

I was impressed with BURNING BRIGHT, a holiday anthology. I have been going through my stash of Christmas-related books recently. Many of the anthologies I have read are just ordinary and I have had a hard time finishing many books. I am lucky to find one out of the 3-5 romances that I could recommend to a friend. BURNING BRIGHT was the exception and two of the three stories were really good. The title refers to a candle shop in Crescent Cove, VT.

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT by Anne Stuart was my favorite. Ms. Stuart is a hit or miss author with me. I either love or dislike her romances. Rarely is there a middle ground. SLSB was a pleasant surprise. Angela McKenna, 'Angel', has returned to VT after a divorce from her childhood sweetheart. But could the childhood friend she left behind for the other boy she thought she loved have been her real true love? Grab that hot chocolate and read the story to find out. 5 Stars

ONE FOR EACH NIGHT by Judith Arnold was almost as good. I haven't read anything by this author before but I will look for other books by her in the future. Her story centers around Alana Ross, a reporter for the local paper in Crescent Cove. Her grandmother passed away the previous year and she is trying relive her happy memories of Hanukkah in her new town. With the help of a visiting lawyer that has come to town, does she have a chance? Curl up with your hot tea and continue reading. 4.5 Stars

I was surprised that Maggie Shayne's RETURN OF THE LIGHT was my least favorite. I have enjoyed some of her paranormal romances. Dori Stewart left years before to make a name for herself. She had money and prestige and lost it all only to return to her home town with her tail between her legs. Her old love is the sheriff of the town. I thought Jason Ferrar, the lawman, could have done better but to each his own. 2 Stars for OK